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UEFA EURO 2020 Championship
Final
Italy v England
Wembley Stadium
London, England
Sunday, 11 July 2021
Kick-off is at 9 pm CAT
Italy will have an edge over England when the two former world champions meet in the
UEFA EURO 2020 final on July 11.
The Blues have previously played in three European Championship finals. They won against Yugoslavia in 1968 on home soil, this was after a replay; lost via a golden goal against France in the Netherlands in 2000; and against Spain in Ukraine in 2012.
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The Italians will be banking on their past experience in the final as they have two players, who played in 2012 final in France.
Veteran central defenders Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini both started for the Blues in the 4-0 loss to Spain.
Bonucci said Spain gave him the hardest challenge of his career after the Blues edged into the EURO 2020 final after winning 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw on Tuesday.
"It was the toughest game I have ever played," Bonucci said.
"I congratulate Spain for what they showed, but once again this Italy showed heart, determination and the ability to push through difficult moments."
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While England are making their debut in the final, having previously been eliminated in the semi-finals on two occasions, in 1968 and in 1996 as hosts.
The Three Lions are now hoping to become the 11th nation to win the European Championship title.
The last meeting between Italy and England was on 23 March 2018.
The two teams played to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly match that was played at the Wembley Stadium.
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Head-to-Head
Matches - 27
Italy - 8
England - 11
Draws - 8
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